Saturday the 17th will be convenient because it gives him time to finish his pendulum experiments.
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Saturday the 17th will be convenient because it gives him time to finish his pendulum experiments.
[A. T.] Kupffer, [Humphrey] Lloyd, and ES will meet [C. F.] Gauss at later date. Desires cooperation with Russia. Birmingham good for B.A.A.S., but the meeting lacks distinguished scientists.
Asks JH whether he presented to the Council of the R.S.L. the resolution of the Meteorological Committee regarding references made by the 'Colonial Office, Trinity[?] Board, etc.'
Supports JH's idea of having one simultaneous observation each day. Suggests that there might be two a day. Has suggested to Humphrey Lloyd that hourly observations take place once a fortnight. Says Lloyd wishes to speak about supplies.
Explains that the purpose of his trip with Humphrey Lloyd is to 'establish the cooperation of the continental magnetic observatories.' Desires that the trip be authorized by the R.S.L.
Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Sees no problem in adding an officer to the staff of each observatory, if necessary. Remarks on a cheap but fragile magnetometer.
Is grieved by the R.S.L. report, which supports a 'voyage of Discovery to the Antarctic' rather than 'research in Physical Sciences in the Southern Hemisphere.' Speaks of the discoveries made by expeditions to the Antarctic, including great changes in magnetic variations.
Admiralty is dissatisfied at still being responsible for the Van Diemen's Land Observatory. Suggests responsibility be shifted to the Ordinance. Treasury will no longer finance the building of observatories when other buildings are available. Describes new procedures whereby officers observing in the colonies must present colonial governors with proper letters upon request.
Anticipates Humphrey Lloyd's arrival at London this night. Announces that the pendulum experiments are finished. Interested in inspecting the magnetic instruments in preparation for the Antarctic journey. Plans JH's visit.
Disappointed not to have received a response from JH to his invitation for a visit. Goes ahead with plans.
Addresses a few last words before departing for Italy with his wife. Sends 3 memoirs just published. Will be in Paris to observe meteors. Proposes to redo terrestrial magnetism observations in Italy.
The 20-ft. reflecting telescope used at Cape Town was delivered safely to Slough.
F. E. Wilmot arrives in Cape Town for direction of the Magnetic Observatory.
Regarding C. F. Gauss's magnetical observations. Domestic happenings.
Sending a letter of Basil Hall's, which please return when he has read it.
Sympathizes with GA in the family sorrow [deaths of GA's sons Arthur and George]; JH complains that house hunting, and other matters, are keeping him from important work.
Has had a letter from [John?] Phillips regarding star nomenclature revision. The display of meteors on the 10th was very fine.
Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.
As agent for Sarah Collingwood's property, JH requests receipts for 'tithe and modus' of Moorhouse property, to protect from overpayment to 'Mr. Morrel,' whose past collections were 'irregular.' [JH annotation: Not sent.]
Sends copy of statutes of Société general des naufragés [General Shipwreck Relief Society] in response to JH's visit yesterday. Which class of members does JH wish to join?